Persuasive Speech Against Torture

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The Honorable Carl Levin, I am writing to express my dismay at the reports by journalists and government officials of inhumane treatment, torture and even deaths of prisoners held in U.S. custody of foreign affairs. It is clear we have deviated from the standard American value of humane treatment. That is why I am asking you to support clear, detailed guidelines for all U.S. personnel on acceptable interrogation procedures, and to stop the practice of sending prisoners to countries that use torture. I support an Executive Order by former President Bush to stop the practice of sending these prisoners to countries that use torture and to make the 1992 Army Field Manual on interrogations the minimum standard for all U.S. personnel of all detainees held anywhere in the world. The Army Field Manual was written by military interrogators and contains the wisdom and experience of generations of military personnel. I also urge you to create an independent commission to investigate all reports of torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment by U.S. personnel. Such a…show more content…
Torture is illegal and un-American. To spread freedom and democracy abroad, the U.S. must show the world it can do so while holding firm to our belief in the basic human right not to be tortured. Sincerely, Rissan Al-Hechami 6326 Steadman, Dearborn MI., 48126 Works Cited Longley, Robert. "How to Write Letters to Congress." U.S. Government Info - Resources. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. . Dill, Margo. "How to Address a Letter to a Senator | EHow.com." EHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | EHow.com. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. . "How to Write a Letter to Your United States Senator - WikiHow." WikiHow - The How-to Manual That You Can Edit. Web. 25 Apr. 2011.

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